Ohio Professional License Defense Attorney
Your License Is Your Livelihood. We Fight to Protect It.
A board complaint or investigation can end your career overnight. Rutan Law defends licensed professionals before Ohio state boards and agencies — aggressively, confidentially, and 24/7.
All Your Defense Needs. License and Liberty.
Don't Face Your Board Alone
When the Ohio Medical Board, Nursing Board, Pharmacy Board, or any other licensing authority opens an investigation against you, the stakes couldn't be higher. Your career, your income, and your professional identity are all on the line.
John P.M. Rutan brings the same tenacious, client-first defense he applies in criminal court to professional licensing proceedings. He understands that a board complaint is not just an administrative matter — it is a threat to everything you have worked for.
Available 24/7. Confidential consultations. Statewide representation across all 88 Ohio counties.
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Available — call or text anytime
88
Ohio counties served statewide
20+
Boards & agencies we appear before
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Confidential consultations
Boards & Agencies We Defend Before
Licenses & disciplines MDs, DOs, and physician assistants in Ohio.
Regulates RNs, LPNs, and APRNs — license suspension or revocation is common after criminal charges.
Oversees pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians.
Licenses dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants.
Regulates psychologists and school psychologists statewide.
Oversees licensed counselors, social workers, and marriage & family therapists.
Licenses and disciplines chiropractors practicing in Ohio.
Regulates occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.
Licenses veterinarians and veterinary technicians in Ohio.
Certifies chemical dependency counselors and prevention specialists.
Licenses real estate agents, brokers, and appraisers.
Regulates CPAs and public accounting firms in Ohio.
Licenses professional engineers, surveyors, and landscape architects.
Licenses electrical, HVAC, hydronics, and plumbing contractors.
Regulates insurance agents, brokers, and adjusters in Ohio.
Oversees investment advisers and broker-dealers operating in Ohio.
Regulates banks, credit unions, mortgage brokers, and money transmitters.
Licenses dispensaries, cultivators, processors, and testing labs.
Licenses casino employees, key employees, and gaming vendors.
Licenses horse racing participants including owners, trainers, and jockeys.
Issues licenses for pesticide applicators, food processors, and veterinary feed.
Licenses architects and regulates the practice of architecture in Ohio.
Licenses motor vehicle dealers, salespersons, and auction owners.
Licenses EMS personnel, dialysis technicians, and other health professionals.
Don't see your board? Call (614) 307-4343 — we defend before all Ohio licensing authorities.
Criminal Charges That Often Trigger Board Investigations
Rutan Law defends both the criminal charge and the board complaint — simultaneously.
How We Defend Your License
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Immediate Response
Call or text 24/7. We assess your situation and advise you on what to say — and what not to say — before you respond to any board inquiry.
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Investigation & Strategy
We gather facts, review the complaint, and build a defense strategy tailored to your specific board and the nature of the allegations.
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Board Representation
We appear with you at every hearing, respond to every inquiry, and negotiate with board counsel to achieve the best possible outcome.
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License Restoration
If your license has already been suspended or revoked, we pursue reinstatement proceedings aggressively on your behalf.
All Your Defense Needs. License and Liberty.
Whether you are facing criminal charges or a professional board complaint, Rutan Law is your single source for aggressive Ohio defense. Call now for a confidential consultation.